Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old vs Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Blackwater
£108
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Glen Spey
★ 5.00
£134
| Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old | Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Blackwater | Glen Spey |
| Region | — | Speyside |
| Country | United Kingdom | Scotland |
| Type | Irish | Single Malt |
| ABV | 40% | 50.4% |
| Age | NAS | 21 yr |
| Price | £108 | £133.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Quick verdict
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old is better value at £108 vs £134.
For beginners: Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old is more approachable (60/100 beginner score).
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +More affordable (£108 vs £133.99)
Cons
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −High ABV (50.4%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£133.99 vs £108)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Blackwater?
Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Irish character.
Who should buy Glen?
Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010) suits those who enjoy sweet, honeyed, or fruity whiskies. It's accessible for beginners and crowd-pleasing enough for gifts. Fans of approachable Speyside or Irish whiskey will love it.
Tasting notes
Only Blackwater Turf Smoked Peat Return of Dragon PMD II / 5 Year Old
Only Glen Spey 21 Year Old (Special Release 2010)